Exploring the Americas

An unprompted conversation today between a small group of 2/3 students working on a cultural project led them to the class map to argue their points. Is South America a part of America they asked? And what about Mexico? And if so, are we all Americans? As I watch the situation unfold, I know that students are interested, engaged and that they "get it". They look to me for a final decision on the subject, but not until they've worked it over the best they can. These observations are one way learning is assessed every day during Spanish class.